Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has made history in the world of track and field by breaking her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 50.65 seconds at the U.S. Olympic time trials. This achievement marks her fifth world record in just three years, cementing her status as one of the best athletes in the sport.
In addition to setting a new world record, McLaughlin-Levrone was also the first woman to break the 52- and 51-second marks in this event, further solidifying her incredible skills and dominance in the sport. She will be joined by Anna Cockrell and Jasmine Jones, who finished in second and third place at the time trials, respectively. Cockrell set a personal best with a time of 52.64, showcasing the depth of talent in American track and field.
McLaughlin-Levrone has already competed in two Olympics, where she won gold in the 4×400-meter relay at Tokyo’s 2020 Games after winning gold in the event during her debut at Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Games. Despite not medaling during her first Olympics appearance, she made a strong impression and has proven herself as an Olympic star with continued success on both domestic and international stages.
All eyes will be on McLaughlin-Levrone as she heads to Paris for her third Olympic appearance, looking to continue breaking records and making history once again on this grand stage.
McLaughlin-Levrone has become known for her incredible speed and agility on the track, setting new standards for women’s athletics. With her impressive resume of achievements under her belt, including winning multiple World Athletics Championships and several national titles, she is considered one of the greatest female sprinters of all time.
As she prepares for Paris 2024, McLaughlin-Levrone continues to push herself harder every day to achieve even greater things on both personal and professional levels.
Despite facing fierce competition from other talented runners around the world, McLaughlin-Levrone remains confident that she can continue to excel and make history at any given moment on or off the track.
